My faith tells me yes, god created animals for man to enjoy given your basic logic and reasoning and evidence thereof providing scripture and the human experience. No logic and reason will give you the real answer though, but i'd say that is a tood reason to want to go to heaven. Gods grace is far more than enough for those that take the step to believe in His goodness. May the Lord bless you with answers and faith. Take care bud, animals are very soulfull creatures that are very missed, hope you two reconnect someday.